Black eyed pea salsa

My mother is very superstitious. I don’t consider myself to be. However, I intentionally don’t walk under ladders, and I might worry a bit if I broke a mirror.

Here we are, the New Year is upon us. Every year, my mother opens a can of black eyed peas and insists we all take at least one bite. Because if we don’t, the sky will collapse on us. Or the earth might fall out of orbit. Something huge will happen.

This year, I decided to give black eyed peas a chance. Instead of eating a bite from a can, I’m making something we’re all willing to try. Traditionally, we watch the Rose Bowl on New Years Day. This year, we’ll be putting a spin on a classic game-day favorite snack. Bring on the black eyed pea salsa!

I made this the easy way, with mostly pre-made store-bought ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need: